“I’m bored!” In case you’re job is a babysitter or nanny for kids, probabilities are that you’re also familiar with this particular phrase. So, what will you do in this case?

For the best chances of hooking — & holding — kids’ attention, plan for activities which engage their sense and that is at an even level of difficulty (neither too simple, not too demanding). And don’t just give up if you’re having hard time brainstorming creative new ideas.

So, next time a little one whines that, “I’m bored!,” have a look at this list of 50 parent-approved, kid-friendly things to do easily as a nanny or baby sitter with the kids: